University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$30,282
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.4%
Admission rate
96%
Undergrad size
4,146
In-state tuition
$49,075
Out-of-state tuition
$49,075
Cost of attendance
$64,729
Median earnings (10y)
$60,823
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,219
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 82.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (26%), stem (23%), health (18%).
- STEM23%
- Health18%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services3%
- Health professions18.0%~748 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~592 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business12.3%~511 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering11.6%~483 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts6.9%~284 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.9%~246 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.5%~227 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education4.5%~184 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech4.2%~175 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~161 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~123 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.6%~109 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.9%~80 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.3%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.3%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.1%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 559 | $88,402 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 238 | $53,674 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 123 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 115 | $20,495 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 111 | $29,415 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 99 | $97,583 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 89 | — | $12,000 |
| Music. | Master's | 83 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 83 | $28,846 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | $23,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 73 | $69,655 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 71 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 65 | $32,377 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 59 | $74,300 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 58 | $48,243 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 58 | $78,975 | $26,062 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | First professional | 57 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 56 | $28,701 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 54 | $40,140 | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 53 | $45,068 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 49 | $64,404 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 45 | $31,472 | $26,374 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 45 | $35,586 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $27,955 | $27,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 43 | $61,308 | $25,532 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 43 | $22,688 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 42 | $49,146 | $26,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 42 | $43,799 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 39 | $59,260 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 38 | $21,001 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 37 | $36,947 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $27,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Hartford
University of Hartford is a mid-sized institution located in West Hartford, Connecticut, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,146 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Visual & performing arts, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Hartford — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $30,282 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $49,075 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $64,729 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,823 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Hartford confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Visual & performing arts, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (26% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), health (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Hartford accepts 96% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,219. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in West Hartford, Connecticut (city), University of Hartford draws students from across Connecticut and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Hartford
Q.How much does University of Hartford cost?
The average net price at University of Hartford is $30,282 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $64,729.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Hartford?
University of Hartford has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Hartford?
University of Hartford admits 96% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Hartford graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Hartford graduate earns $60,823 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Hartford?
Published tuition is $49,075 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Hartford located?
University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, Connecticut (ZIP 06117).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Hartford at their official website.